Chocolate, coffee and peanut butter: the college trifecta of flavors

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If you grew up anywhere between Pennsylvania and Maine, you are probably familiar with the splendor of the counter-sold whoopie pie, a delight I am told does not exist far beyond New England. Growing up in Massachusetts meant begging my dad for one of the marshmallow-filled treats sold at the counters of shops all over town whenever we ran errands. Although the answer was usually no, I was imbued with an abiding love for all things whoopie. These whoopie pies have grown up a bit: enter espresso powder and a creamy peanut butter frosting and you have the classic whoopie, college-style.